Antebellum Stafford

Ames 1840-1850 Militia Officer’s Sword

Many companies in Virginia’s Provisional Army and Navy had antebellum militia veterans as commanders and soldiers. Previously used weapons were typically found in antebellum militia units. This example of an Militia Officer’s Sword survived and was found in early Civil War usage. It had been used in the Mexican War. (Conner Collection – SCHS)